Senior Director Human Resources

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Base pay range

$225,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

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Team Manager (Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Biometrics) at Barrington James

Location: Hybrid, Bay Area preferred (US-based)

A fast-growing clinical-stage biotech seeking a Director or Sr. Director of People to lead global HR strategy and operations, with a focus on scaling teams in the US and Europe. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role supporting performance, compensation, culture, and compliance during a pivotal growth phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead performance management, talent development, and succession planning
• Oversee compensation strategy, bonus/equity programs, and benchmarking
• Drive engagement, culture, and retention across a mission-driven team
• Manage HR operations, benefits, compliance, and immigration
• Support international expansion, especially across European markets
• Partner closely with leadership on org design and change management

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience; biotech/life sciences preferred
• Strong track record in compensation, talent development & HR operations
• Experience supporting global teams; EU HR expertise strongly preferred
• Strategic mindset with ability to execute hands-on

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Science

• Industries

  Human Resources Services, Research Services, and Biotechnology Research

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

401(k)

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